From The Ground Up

09/25/2022

Your trees and lawn are 20% of your property value. I’ve got your back. 30+ years of experience that these mow and blow and go boys can’t compete with. Need professionalism, honesty and knowledge of what you’re unsure of? Trust me. I know what I’m talking about. Not appealing to my ego but offering honest consultation that favors your goals and future.

09/25/2022

08/27/2022

Specializing in best practices, we trim grass at ideal heights and mow turf according to the seasonal changes, recent weather and to you and your lawns preference. We also offer ornamental pruning to keep your flowering and delicate trees at their best. Let’s get together for a free estimate.

11/09/2021

Pick me pick me pick me!

09/23/2021

It's a tough decision to treat or remove a disease or dying tree. In this case educating the homeowner on the risks associated to the hazards to people and property gave them the choice that suited their needs and budget.
For a very limited time, I am offering Tree Evaluations for free!
You are provided with a Tree Health Evaluation (digital or print) for this point in your homeownership timeline so you know what’s really going on with your trees and write you a specific plan to protect your investment and family for years to come.
Call/message me today to discuss what issues your property may be facing and how I can help YOU help yourself.

01/18/2021

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and a little elbow grease will always be cheaper than snake oil.

A tip from your CWPD arborist, if you see these hanging in your trees, remove them before the spring! This is a bagworm cocoon full of hundreds of eggs. If they hatch, they can defoliate the tree, and nearby trees, and can cause significant damage. They prefer evergreens, but will attack almost any tree. Be on the lookout!

EDITED TO ADD: We are located in Ohio. These are generally found in the eastern United States, as far west as Nebraska, north into New England and bordering the Gulf of Mexico south throughout Texas.

08/16/2020

Did you know it’s poison ivy season? Here’s some tips to keep you safe while maintaining your landscape.
•Identify the plant. Leaves of three, leave them be! All plants have their own unique growth pattern. Poison ivy is notably grouped in leaves of three.
•Always wear gloves when hand pulling weeds to avoid contacting the poisonous oil secreted by the plant that will react miserably with your skin.
•If you do contact the toxic plant, immediately wash your hands and with Dawn dish soap to avoid spreading the plant oil to other parts of your body. Do not touch your eyes or face until you have cleaned your clothing and tools used during removal.
•Never burn poison ivy. Inhaling the smoke and vapors is deadly.
•Hire me, a professional horticulturist to identify and safely remove poison ivy and other pesky weeds from your landscape, thereby protecting you and your loved ones.
•Share these tips with a friend!

08/04/2020

Watering new plants during the summer comes with a huge price tag because significant water is lost through evaporation. Besides, babysitting plantings isn’t on anyone’s to-do list.

As summer weather comes to an end, temperatures become favorable and we can begin to install new trees, shrubs and perennials with minimal watering to ensure a beautiful landscape for years to come. Message me for your landscape design, installation and maintenance needs!

07/24/2020

We shear prune seasonal growth on dense shrubs such as taxus and boxwoods to maintain a formal look. Broad leaf shrubs require hand pruning to keep the natural shape and growth. Message me for a quote!

07/15/2020

When purchasing a home, are you considering your trees? When selling your home, are you considering your trees?

Trees can make 20% or more of your property’s value.
Immature trees need pruning to establish proper branch scaffolding to ensure ideal growth and long life. You will have healthier trees with less deadwood (deadwood attracts insects to your yard) by training immature trees now and that means less yearly maintenance and a longer life.
Older trees that have not been maintained can create a hazard and will definitely make a home buyer think twice. Crossing branches rub one another either killing one of the two or fuse together creating a weak point. Dense canopies resist the wind and lead to broken limbs in places you never intended. Homeowner responsibility includes pro-active tree care, in advance, to avoid incidents and gives you peace of mind.

Please don’t call that one guy who drives around with a chainsaw in the back of his truck. He just likes to cut stuff.
Please don’t call the large company with the high turnover and inexperienced workers. They only want your money.

Certified in 2003 by the International Society of Arboriculture, I have over 17 years experience in tree health evaluations, disease and diagnosis and proper pruning techniques.
I am passionate about the care of your trees as if they were my very own. By having an consulting arborist perform a tree evaluation on your trees, you get the knowledge to make informed decisions about the care of your trees.

For a limited time, I am performing tree evaluations for only $75! I will provide you with a Tree Health Evaluation (digital or print) for this point in your homeownership timeline so you know what’s going on with your trees and write you a plan to remedy any issues we have concerning your trees.

Call/text/message me and we can discuss what issues you may be facing at your home and how I can help you raise better trees.